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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 887.28 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 887.28 and 495.02 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 887.28 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/887.28 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 887.28 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 439,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,221.35/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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